Artichokes are a delicious and healthy vegetable easily found at the grocery store. This vegetable dish may seem challenging to cook, but fear not, as we have the perfect recipe to guide you through the process: boiled artichokes! With simple steps and a few key ingredients, you’ll have perfectly tender and flavor-packed artichokes in no time. So, get your pots ready and learn how to cook artichokes!
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Ingredients list for the boiled artichoke recipe
- 2 artichokes
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1/4 cup dipping sauce of your choice for serving
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How to prep and cook artichokes
Cut off the tough leaves at the base of the stem using kitchen scissors.
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Using a sharp knife, chop off the tip of the artichoke.
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Prepare a large pot of boiling water with salt, lemon juice, and peppercorns.
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Soak the artichokes heads in boiling water and cover. Boil for 20 minutes or more.
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Once the artichokes are done, cut them in half.
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Remove the core of the artichokes. The “furry” part should come off easily with a spoon.
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Your artichokes are ready to serve!
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Directions
How to prep artichokes:
1. Hold the artichoke firmly on its side and cut off the top 1/2 inch of the artichoke’s head. Rub a lemon half against the cut surface to avoid oxidization.
2. Cut off the artichoke stems close to the base. Again, rub the cut end with lemon.
3. Remove the smaller tough leaves around the base of the artichoke head by pulling them off.
4. Rinse the artichoke under cool running water, especially between the leaves to get any bits of soil that may get stuck.
How to boil artichokes:
1. Fill a large pot with water to cover the artichokes; season the water with salt, peppercorns, and quartered lemons.
2. Bring the water to a boil.
3. Add the artichokes and reduce the water to a simmer. Cover and cook until a leaf can be easily pulled off – count about 20 to 35 minutes.
4. Drain the boiled artichokes and cut them in half using a sharp knife.
5. Remove the core with the “furry” part with a spoon.
6. Serve The boiled artichokes and enjoy with a dipping sauce on the side! ❤️
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